HomeMy WebLinkAboutC-20-9 Green Treasures Inc RedactedApplicant (Entity) Information
Application Type
Proposed Location
Commercial Cannabis Business
Permit Application
C-20-9
Submitted On: Dec 03, 2020
Applicant
Heather Carder
Applicant (Entity) Name:
Green Treasure, Inc
DBA:
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Physical Address:
703 N. Fulton St
City:
Fresno
State:
Ca
Zip Code:
93728
Primary Contact Same as Above?
No
Primary Contact Name:
Heather Carder
Primary Contact Title:
President
Primary Contact Address:
Primary Contact City:
Fresno
Primary Contact State:
Ca
Primary Contact Zip Code:
93720
Primary Contact Phone:
Primary Contact Email:
hcarder83@gmail.com
HAS ANY INDIVIDUAL IN THIS APPLICATION APPLIED FOR
ANY OTHER CANNABIS PERMIT IN THE CITY OF FRESNO?:
No
Select one or more of the following categories. For each
category, indicate whether you are applying for Adult-Use (“A”)
or/and Medicinal (“M”) or both
Both
Please make one selection for permit type. If making multiple
applications, please submit a new application for each permit
type and proposed location.
Permit Type
Retail (Storefront)
Business Formation Documentation:
S-Corporation
Property Owner Name:
Lipinski Enterprises, Inc
Proposed Location Address:
703 N. Fulton St
City:
Fresno
State:
Ca
Zip Code:Property Owner Phone:
Supporting Information
Application Certification
Owner Information
93728
Property Owner Email:Assessor's Parcel Number (APN):
452-194-13 and 17
Proposed Location Square Footage:
9803
List all fictitious business names the applicant is operating under including the address where each business is located:
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Has the Applicant or any of its owners been the subject of any
administrative action, including but not limited to suspension,
denial, or revocation of a cannabis business license at any time
during the past three (3) years?
No
Is the Applicant or any of its owners currently involved in an
application process in any other jurisdiction?
No
I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, on behalf of myself
and all owners, managers and supervisors identified in this
application that the statements and information furnished in this
application and the attached exhibits present the data and
information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my
ability, and that the facts, statements, and information
presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and
belief. I understand that a misrepresentation of fact is cause for
rejection of this application, denial of the permit, or revocation
of a permit issued.
In addition, I understand that the filing of this application grants
the City of Fresno permission to reproduce submitted materials
for distribution to staff, Commission, Board and City Council
Members, and other Agencies to process the application.
Nothing in this consent, however, shall entitle any person to
make use of the intellectual property in plans, exhibits, and
photographs for any purpose unrelated to the City's
consideration of this application.
Furthermore, by submitting this application, I understand and
agree that any business resulting from an approval shall be
maintained and operated in accordance with requirements of
the City of Fresno Municipal Code and State law. Under penalty
of perjury, I hereby declare that the information contained in
within and submitted with the application is true, complete, and
accurate. Iunderstand that a misrepresentation of the facts is
cause for rejection of this application, denial of a permit or
revocation of an issued permit. A denial or revocation on these
grounds shall not be appealable (FMC 9-3319(d)).
Name and Digital Signature
true
Title
CEO
Please note: the issuance of a permit will be determined based
on the application you submit and any major changes to your
business or proposal (i.e. ownership, location, etc.) after your
application is submitted may result in a denial.
All applications submitted are considered public documents for
Public Records Act request purposes.
For details about the information required as part of the
application process, see the Application Procedures &
Guidelines, City of Fresno Municipal Code Article 33 and any
additional requirements to complete the application process. All
documents can be found online via this link.
For questions please contact the City Manager’s Office at
559.621.5555.
California Secretary of State
Electronic Certified Copy
I, ALEX PADILLA, Secretary of State of the State of California, hereby
certify that the attached transcript of 2 pages is a full, true and correct
copy of the original record in the custody of the California Secretary of
State’s office.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I execute
this certificate and affix the Great
Seal of the State of California on
this day of
ALEX PADILLA
Secretary of State
Verification Number:
Entity (File) Number:
To verify the issuance of this Certificate, use the Verification Number above
with the Secretary of State Electronic Verification Search available at
bizfile.sos.ca.gov
December 02, 2020
PEBLLJP
C4657774
California Secretary of State
Electronic Filing
Officers (cont'd):
c. Chief Financial Officer:
4.Director:
Number of Vacancies on the Board of
Directors:
5.Agent for Service of Process:
6.Type of Business:
By signing this document, I certify that the information is true and correct and that I am authorized by
California law to sign.
Electronic Signature:
Use bizfile.sos.ca.gov
for online filings, searches, business records, and resources.
Document ID: :er Certificate Verification NumbUse bizfile.sos.ca.gov to verify the certified copy.Heather Carder
703 N. Fulton Ave.
Fresno, California 93728
United States of America
Heather Carder
703 N. Fulton Ave.
Fresno, California 93728
United States of America
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Anton Bortolussi
5200 N. Palm Ave., Suite 404
Fresno, California 93704
United States of America
Retail
Anton Bortolussi PEBLLJPGM35779
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Community Benefits and Investment Plan
Overview Social Responsibility
Green Treasure, Inc. will benefit the community by ensuring that quality cannabis products are
provided to the consumers within Fresno county. Our company will bring increased job
opportunities with competitive wages. The taxes collected by the city will assist in the
community’s overall economy. In addition, Green Treasure, Inc. will have the opportunity to
give back to the residents of Fresno by making donations that will support this city and various
local charities. Green Treasure, Inc. is looking forward to being not only a member of the
community but also a community partner. We plan on donating financially to a handful of
different local organizations including but not limited to the following:
Green Treasure, Inc. aspires to give back to our community.
Organizations for Donations
West Care California
West Care empowers everyone with whom they come into contact to engage in a process of
healing, growth and change benefiting themselves, their families, coworkers and communities.
Turning Point of Central California
Helps people develop skills, motivation and resources to be productive members of society
Poverello House
Believing in the dignity of every person, at Poverello House we work to enrich the lives and
spirits of all who pass our way by stewarding the resources made available to us through
Providential and community support.
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Hunters Hope
Since forming in 2013, Hunter’s Hope International Foundation has raised more than
and helped more than two dozen childhood cancer patients and families. Hunter works closely
with social workers at Valley Children’s Cancer and Blood Diseases Center to identify needy
families
Pinc
Philanthropy Inspired by the Needs of our Community (PINC) was founded in 2008 in Fresno
CA, and is a non-profit organization made up of women who want to make a positive impact on
our local community. We aspire to raise money for local organizations who service primarily
women and children in Fresno and Madera counties.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
For more than 50 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California has operated under the
belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. Big Brothers Big
Sisters makes meaningful, professionally supported matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”)
and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 18. We develop positive relationships that have a direct
and lasting effect on the lives of young people.
Central California Food Bank
Central California Food Bank serves over 280,000 people each month in Fresno to fight against
hunger.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is at the forefront of the fight to cure cancer. Dedicated to
create a world without blood cancers.
America Red Cross
Helping people and families in need when disasters strike.
Additional Community Outreach
In addition to financial donations Green Treasure, Inc aspires to continue their contributions to
the community through seasonal donation collection events such as canned food drives, coats for
kids, and toys for tots (this is not an exhaustive list). The ownership of Green Treasure, Inc
believes strongly in giving back to the community and being active members without our
community by getting involved in the community. Green Treasure, Inc will encourage all of our
employees to engage in our community by volunteering and exploring additional avenues in
which we can provide to our community outreach programs.
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Environmentally Friendly Commitment
Green Treasure, Inc. will strive to be an environmentally friendly company and will be doing as
much as reasonably possible to incorporate those aspects into our business with plans to do more
as follows:
o Our building once remodeled for our retail store/admin will have the following
environmentally friendly aspects:
▪ LED Lighting (where applicable) offers 90% more energy efficiency than
incandescent bulbs, long life, high brightness and do not contain mercury,
making them environmentally friendly.
▪ Tinted Windows which will help to block 99% of the sun’s UV rays from
entering the business, which will protect the eyes and skin from damage
and helps protect furnishings from fading. Tinted windows also help in
keeping heating and cooling costs lower.
▪ Fuel Efficient Delivery Van Fleet – GREEN TREASURE, INC’s fleet
will include 10 Ford transit connect XL Cargo Van delivery vehicles.
These vehicles will meet or exceed requirements with safety procedures
including: alarm system, lockboxes, GPS cameras and safety protocols.
o 15.8-gallon Fuel Tank Capacity
o Eco Mode
o Est. Fuel Economy 21mpg city/27mpg hwy
o 2.0L GDI I-4 Engine
o 8-speed Select Shift Automatic Transmission
▪ Green Treasure, Inc. plans to incorporate solar energy into our operations
as soon as is financially feasible. This upgrade will heavily offset our
business usage and will be an environmentally sustainable feature.
Community Location
Our retail location is located at 703 N. Fulton, Fresno, 93728 in the South Tower area. Up until
a few years ago, this area of the tower district was blighted but is seeing a resurgence of
development and rehab of older buildings including the development of new apartment buildings
like 541@ South Tower and the new Chevron/Johnny Quick Gas station at Van Ness and
Belmont. The area still requires investment and work to beautify the area and fill vacant
building storefronts. We hope to be a part of these great improvements and contribute to the
areas beautification projects which will aide in bringing more people into the area to attract other
businesses. We will be investing substantial funds to beautify and transform our building to
conform to the vibe and feel of South Tower.
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Youth Outreach and Education
Green Treasure, Inc will also establish a public outreach and educational program for youth
organizations and educational institutions that outlines the risks of youth use of cannabis, and
that will identify resources available to youth related to drugs and drug addiction will be
developed and ap proved by the city. Our plan to address the risks of youth use of cannabis and
resources available to educate and help with drug addiction are as follows:
o Work with local non-profits such as West Fresno Family Resource Center
by providing financial donations to fund their anti-drug, marijuana
outreach and education programs focused towards youth and families.
o Identify local church youth groups available for help and other local
organizations like P.A.I.N, a local non-profit that specializes in rehab and
education services and place their information on our website
We understand that edibles and vaping are the biggest concerns surrounding youth and cannabis
currently. Our focus will be addressing these concerns and educating the youth on the harmful
impacts to the development of young minds.
FCRF
Green Treasure, Inc. is open to contributing to the Fresno Community Reinvestment Fund as
known as “The Fund” to help support the local cannabis equity businesses in attaining assistance
with workforce development, access to commercial real estate, access to investment financing,
access to legal services and admin support. Green Treasure, Inc is willing to consider and serve
as a Social Equity Business Incubator by offering the following to those businesses who meet the
requirements of the social equity program by providing executive mentorship, and training; in
addition, we are committed to offering up to 20% shelf space dedicated to Fresno Equity
Business products. Green Treasure, Inc. is local and wants to support local business as much as
possible and help to expand those local brands through exposure to clients through our storefront
and delivery service.
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Neighborhood Compatibility Plan
The safety and compatibility of Green Treasure, Inc. and its surrounding Fresno City neighbors
is our top priority. Our company will adhere to Fresno’s laws and regulations regarding legal
cannabis operations including the location site and retail operations.
Emergency Contact
The City Manager or his/her designee(s) will be provided an emergency contact person with
the name, telephone number of an on -site employee or owner to whom emergency notice can
be provided at any hour of the day .
We will provide our neighbors with a community liaison to address our community members
relations and will include
• The name, telephone number, and email address of a community relations contact to
whom notice of problems associated with the business can be provided. The
information will be supplied to all businesses an d residences located within one
hundred (100) feet of the commercial cannabis business.
• The premises and its infrastructure will be continually maintained ; upkeep and
operating characteristics is compatible with abutting properties and the surrounding
neighborhood.
• Green Treasure, Inc. will proactively do our due diligence in addressing potential
concerns from our neighbors and maintaining our site so that it is visually attractive and
not dangerous to the health, safety and general welfare of employees, patrons,
surrounding properties, and the general public. The premises will not be maintained in a
manner that causes a public or private nuisance
Odor Control
• Best available odor control technology and devices will be incorporated in a cannabis
retail business and a commercial cannabis business to ensure that odors from cannabis
are not detectable off -site.
• A sufficient odor absorbing ventilation and exhaust sy stem will be provided so that
odor generated inside the premises that is distinctive to its operation is not detected
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outside of the facility, anywhere on adjacent property or public rights -of-way, on or
about the exterior or interior common area walkways, hallways, breezeways, foyers,
lobby areas, or any other areas available for use by common tenants or the visiting
public, or within any other unit located inside the same building as the cannabis retail
business or commercial cannabis business
o Odor mitigation practices- techniques employed; prepackaged products , due to
the immature (6” below) and teen plant (7” and above) will be packaged in
containers during transportation and movements to reduce odor and due to the
plant cycle? The odor is reduced until plant reaches flowering mature stage
o An exhaust carbon air filtration system with odor control that prevents internal
odors and pollen from being emitted externally; In addition, carbon filter
scrubbing fans will be utilized to further reduce odors. An air system that
creates negative air pressure between the premises' interior and exterior, so that
the odors generated inside the premises are not detectable outside the premises.
• Green Treasure Inc. plans to use some carbon filters attached to its HVAC exhaust fan as
a proper ventilation system for dealing with cannabis-related odors and mitigating
noxious fumes. The fully integrated and automated system will regularly call for the
substitution of new filters, and therefore under no circumstances will there be any odor
nuisance emitted from a Green Treasure, Inc. operations.
• Carbon filters are considered the "gold standard" for controlling cannabis grow- room
odors (also called 'carbon scrubbers') and will pull the smells out of the air, neutralizing
any odors that pass through. Carbon filters neutralize the air coming out of the facility's
exhaust, and a good carbon filter will make sure the facility never accidentally leaks the
smell of cannabis out to the public.
• These devices use activated carbon to chemically absorb smells and other impurities from
any air that is pushed through the filter. The most common way to do this is to set up a
carbon filter as a part of the exhaust system, which will have an exhaust fan pulling hot
air away from the cultivation areas. As warm air is pulled out, and away from the facility,
the carbon filter scrubs odors from the air on the way out.
• Carbon filters are highly effective and extremely easy to maintain once they have been
set up. Green Treasure Inc. will set up carbon filters in each area within the facility that
contains cannabis, whether a living plant or cultivated product and will have an activated
charcoal filter system connected to an inline fan with the proper CFM rating for the
volume of the room. Each filter will continuously clean the air of odor particles and be
replaced at least once per year, as prescribed by the automated system. All rooms
containing live immature plants will be sealed, with no air entering or exiting, except
when the door is opened for access by employees.
• Weekly check for regular maintenance odor air filter. Daily odor checks to ensure odors
are controlled. Staff will be trained in odor detection and weekly maintenance checks
and filter checks.
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Potential Sources of Odors
• All cannabis products will arrive at our site prepackaged therefore reducing the odor
being emitted
• Sources may include the storage area for live plants and clones; which additional
carbon filters will be employed;
• Additional sources may include the samples a vailable for view on the retail sales floor;
which additional carbon filters will be employed;
Noise Control
• Due to the nature of the business it is not anticipated that additional noise will be emitted
beyond what is deemed typical of a retail operation
• Hours of Operations end prior to the City of Fresno’s 10pm noise ordinance hours
• Security will monitor disruptive noises and will eliminate sources
• Any noise concerns and complaints will be investigated and addressed accordingly
Light Control
• Lighting will be controlled via timer system
• Lighting will be limited to what is necessary to conduct business
Litter Control
• Litter will be routinely removed daily and through multiple points throughout the day on
site
• Additional trash containers will be available for customers to appropriately discard trash
• Litter will be removed daily from the premises, including adjacent public sidewalks and
all parking lots under the control of the cannabis retail business or commercial cannabis
business; these areas will be swep t or cleaned, either mechanically or manually, on a
weekly basis to control debris
Vehicle Control
• Vehicles will be prohibited from loitering in the area
• Vehicles will be directed to and from premises as appropriate
• All parking areas will be under security surveillance
Pedestrian traffic
• Security will monitor store patrons and ensure continual flow
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• Loitering will be discouraged; Security will aide in prohibiting loitering by persons
outside the facility both on the premises and within fifty (50) feet of the premises
• Persons near the site will be under security surveillance
• Pedestrians will be directed to maintain movement and flow either to or from the
premises as appropriate
Community Relations Liaison
Green Treasure, Inc. will be available for our neighbors and will provide our contact information
including our name, telephone number, and email address of a community relations contact to
whom notice of problems associated with the business can be provided. Green Treasure, Inc.
provide the above information to all businesses and residences located within one hundred
(100) feet of our site.
Waste Management Plan
Green Treasure Inc. will implement a safe and compatible waste management plan in which
fully meets the state requirements. Green Treasure Inc. will conduct due diligence to minimize
overall cannabis waste. Cannabis waste is organic waste. Green Treasure, Inc. will manage
cannabis waste generated on its licensed premises by:
• On-premises composting of cannabis waste
• Collection and processing of waste by local agency, waste hauler, or private waste hauler
permitted
• Self-haul cannabis waste to a fully manned permitted: solid waste landfill or
transformation facility, composting facility/operation, in-vessel digestion
facility/operation; transfer/processing facility/operation or permitted chip and grind
operation/facility
• Recycling center for cannabis waste that contains at least 90% inorganic material, the
and that meets the following: inorganic portion of the cannabis waste is recycled into
new, reused, or reconstituted products which meet the quality standards necessary to be
used in the marketplace; and the organic portion of the cannabis waste will be sent to a
facility/ operation to reintroduction of cannabis waste back into agricultural operation
through on premises organic waste recycling methods, including but not limited to tilling
directly into agricultural land and no-till farming.
Acceptance
Green Treasure will employ tactics to reduce our overall waste this includes accepting or
rejecting, in whole, shipments of cannabis goods, however partial shipments of cannabis
goods will be rejected in the following circumstances:
• If a shipment containing cannabis goods that differ from those listed on the sales
invoice or receipt, Green Treasure, Inc. will reject the portion of the shipment that is
not accurately reflected on the sales invoice or receipt.
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• If a shipment containing any cannabis goods that were damaged during
transportation, Green Treasure, Inc. will reject that portion of the shipment that was
damaged
• If a shipment containing cannabis goods that is non-compliant with Bureau of
Cannabis Control Order of Adoption labeling requirements or exceeds its provided
expiration date, Green Treasure, Inc. will reject the portion of the shipment that is
non-compliant with labeling requirements or expired.
• Any rejected shipment of cannabis goods, whether in whole or in part, will be
recorded in the track and trace system, and indicated on any relevant manifest,
invoice, or sales receipt, the specific reason for rejection.
Returns
If Green Treasure, Inc. discovers that a manufactured cannabis good that was purchased from
another licensee is defective, Green Treasure, Inc. may return the manufactured cannabis good to
the selling licensee only in exchange for a non-defective version of the same type of
manufactured cannabis good or in exchange for a manufactured cannabis good of equal value.
Destruction of Cannabis Goods Prior to Disposal
Cannabis waste will be stored, managed, and disposed of in accordance with all applicable waste
management laws, including, but not limited to, Division 30 of the Public Resources Code.
Cannabis goods intended for disposal will remain on the licensed premises until rendered into
cannabis waste. Green Treasure, Inc. will ensure that:
• Access to the cannabis goods is restricted to the licensee, its employees or agents
• Storage of the cannabis goods allocated for disposal is separate and distinct from other
cannabis goods
• To be rendered as cannabis waste for proper disposal, including disposal as defined under
Public Resources Code section 40192, cannabis goods shall first be destroyed on the
licensed premises
o This includes, at a minimum, removing or separating the cannabis goods from
any packaging or container and rendering it unrecognizable and unusable
o Cannabis waste on premises will be secured in a receptacle or area that is
restricted to the licensee, its employees, or an authorized waste hauler
o A licensee shall report all cannabis waste activities, up to and including disposal,
into the track and trace system
• An original copy of the commercial cannabis business permit issued by the city and the
city issued business license will be posted inside the cannabi s retail business or a
commercial cannabis business in a location readily visible to the public
Zoning Inquiry P20-03919
703 North Fulton Street, Suite 101
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November 17, 2020
The subject property is not located within 800 feet of the property boundary of any of the
above-mentioned uses. The subject building meets the separation requirements,
per Section 15-2739.B.1.b of the FMC, for a cannabis retail business.
3. Prior to commencing operations, a cannabis retail business must obtain a Cannabis
Conditional Use Permit from the Planning and Development Department per Section 15-
2739.N of the FMC.
4. No more than 2 cannabis retail businesses may be located in any one Council District. If
more than 14 are ever authorized by Council (more than 2 per Council District), they
shall be dispersed evenly by Council District.
The subject property is in Council District 3. There are currently no cannabis retail
businesses located in Council District 3. This location requirement is satisfied for a
cannabis retail business.
Please review the entirety of Article 33, Chapter 9 (Cannabis Retail Business and
Commercial Cannabis), and Section 15-2739 (Adult Use and Medicinal Cannabis Retail
Business and Commercial Cannabis Business) of the FMC to understand other
requirements of cannabis retail businesses, including but not limited to, application
requirements, signage, etc.
This information was researched by the undersigned per the zoning request. The undersigned
certifies that the above information contained herein is believed to be accurate and is based
upon, or relates to, the information supplied by the requestor. The City of Fresno assumes no
liability for errors and omissions. All information was obtained from public records held by the
Planning and Development Department.
A copy of the Fresno Municipal Code may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk’s office at
559-621-7650. The Fresno Municipal Code may also be searched on the Internet, free of
charge, by going to www.fresno.gov. If you have questions regarding this matter, please
contact me by telephone at 559-621-8056 or at Robert.Holt@fresno.gov.
Cordially,
Rob Holt, Planner III
Development Services Division
Planning and Development Department